Animal Ordinances in Dublin, OH (2026)
2 verified animal ordinances for Dublin, Ohio, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Dog Leash Laws
Dublin requires dogs to be leashed or under reasonable control at all times off the owner's property under ORC 955.22 and Dublin Code Ch. 618. Off-leash only permitted at Dublin Dog Park (Darree Fields).
Animals: Dog Leash Laws
Some RestrictionsOhio Rev. Code Section 955.22 (Dogs Running at Large; Confinement; Leash)
(A) As used in this section and sections 955.11 , 955.23 , and 955.24 of the Revised Code: (1) "Vicious dog act" means one of the following actions committed by a dog without provocation, other than by a police dog that is being used to assist one or more law enforcement officers in the performance of their official duties: (a) The killing of any person; (b) Causing serious injury to any person...
Breed Restrictions
Dublin has no breed-specific legislation. Ohio repealed statewide BSL in 2012 (HB 14), and Dublin follows behavior-based dangerous-dog determinations under ORC 955.11.
Animals: Breed Restrictions
Few RestrictionsOhio Rev. Code Section 955.11 (Dog Definitions - Dangerous, Vicious, Nuisance)
(A) Upon the transfer of ownership of any dog, the seller of the dog shall give the buyer a transfer of ownership certificate that shall be signed by the seller. The certificate shall contain the registration number of the dog, the name of the seller, and a brief description of the dog. Blank forms of the certificate may be obtained from the county auditor. A transfer of ownership shall be reco...
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